A Way with Words...

Good morning!

As it is Sunday, I'd like to welcome you to a new challenge at Stampin' Sisters in Christ!

I am your hostess for the challenge this week!

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For my scripture, I have chosen Ephesians 4:20 NLT: "Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them."

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Your challenge this week is: "A Way with Words".

Create a card or project that will compliment, encourage, or cheer someone in need of uplifting.

Our sponsor this week is Simon Says Stamp. We appreciate their support!

Here is my card. It features a darling Anya image, that you can find at Simon Says Stamp, here.

How often have you left your house in a wonderful frame of mind, singing or whistling on your way to run errands, only to have your mood shattered by a grumpy sales clerk or bank teller?

We make such an impact on others, not only by what we say, but by our body language and attitude, as well. We can be a blessing to someone that is having a bad day, or we can ruin someone's good day with one simple exchange of words. "Let everything you say be good and helpful". Speak uplifting words, give your undivided attention to, and fully listen to someone in need. If you work at a bank, your job may be to make monetary transcations, but you have the power to change the momentum of someone's day by simply telling them how pretty their hair looks, or just smiling and wishing them well. "So that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them". You might be the reason that someone holds their head a little higher, and feels a little more special the rest of the day.

So, this week, make that extra effort to be compassionate. Remember that the holidays can be a time of stress, and often a lonely and difficult time for many. Reach out to others in Jesus' name, listen to their needs, and let everything you say be good, helpful, and encouraging.

We would LOVE to see your cards this week! Please see the work of my wonderful DT sisters, and enter your beautiful creations, at Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge Blog. You could become a Shining Star, and might even win the generous prize from Simon Says Stamp!

Hugs and blessings to you - have a wonderful week!

Patti J.

A Post of Celebration!

Mornin' everyone!

I am in celebration mode today. Why, you ask?

THE SUN IS SHINING!!!!! The birds are chirping.

It is NOT raining! It is not even cloudy (yet)!

Here is what I've created in celebration of the sunshine! Hope you enjoy it. I had fun putting it together. Took my mind totally off of housework AND the two CAS challenges I'm trying to psych myself up to enter! lol...

As you can see, this card is NOT a CAS!

Supplies: Martha Stewart DP/CS/Butterfly & Flower Punches, Rectangle Nestabilities, Tombow Markers, Stampin'Up DP, Kaiser Craft Pearls,

Ribbon, charm, and roses from my unused and forgotten stash!

I will enter this card at the following challenges:

1. My Time to Craft: "Under the Weather"

2. Papertake Weekly: "Say it with Flowers"

3. ABC Challenge: "Unused Stash"

4. Stamp & Create Challenge #1: "Use ribbon & a stamp that is carried in their store"

5. Flutterby Wednesday: "Use a butterfly, angel, or fairy on project AND flowers"

6. Crafty Ann's Challenge: "Anything Goes"

7. Stamp Something: "Celebrate Something" (Celebrating putting the umbrella away!!!)

8. Crafty Catz: Suzi's challenge is to use Petals & Pearls

9. Creative Inspirations Challenge: Cheryl challenged us to use "Punches or Die Cuts"

10. Ooh La La Challenge: "Bright and Cheery"

11. Pollycraft Monday: Joanne challenged us to use "Summer Blooms"

12. Cupcake Craft Challenges: "Blooming Charming" (Use flowers and a charm)

13. Practical Scrappers: "Patterned Paper"

14. A Spoonful of Sugar Challenge: "Cute and Girly"

15. The Cuttlebug Spot: "Favorite Flowers"

Whew...I think this is a record for me! Thanks ladies for helping me understand how to accomplish this!

Hugs,

Patti J.

Food for thought: Do Lipton employees take coffee breaks?